A 12.5'' square up ruler is something I just got for myself recently and wondered why I waited so long, it makes squaring up your blocks as you go so much easier and more accurate, I used to keep measuring with my long ruler and move it here and there, enough of that!!I believe with this purchase I can cross the beginner bridge to confident beginner, :mrgreen: LOL.
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Ditto on the above.
If others did not mention them: Omnigrid [a plastic film that prevents rulers from sliding]and Thread Heaven [comes in a tiny box, a silicone that makes the thread 'slick'] for hand sewing the binding. Have fun quilting. |
Start building a fabric "stash" and begin quilting!! Have fun and enjoy it!
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Scissors are next. I suggest Ginghers in large (the black lightweight ones are terrific and less money). I can't live without the 5" "craft" scissors... they never get dull! And then you'll want some small snips. They are expensive but will last you a long time. Either use JoAnn's coupons or go to Hancocks of Paducah! www.hancocksofpaducah.com. If I were to count ALL my scissors in every size, I bet I have 25 pairs! And yes! I use them all! AND.... I ONLY allow Ginghers to sharpen my Gingher shears. There's always a little pamphlet in the box as to where to send them. They're like new when they come back and they come back fast!
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Originally Posted by CoventryUK
All notions are "must haves" aren't they?????? or is that just me???
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My personal rule is to buy notions when you need them not in anticipation of using them. I have a box full of never used stuff. That is after you get the basic as you have mentioned.
Such as: Somthing to measure with, cut with and sew with and of course to iron with. |
Originally Posted by CoventryUK
All notions are "must haves" aren't they?????? or is that just me???
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my 2 cents
flannel backed table cloth to lay out your squares 1/4 inch foot if not mentioned already. |
Originally Posted by featherweight
Originally Posted by CoventryUK
All notions are "must haves" aren't they?????? or is that just me???
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Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
Originally Posted by featherweight
Originally Posted by CoventryUK
All notions are "must haves" aren't they?????? or is that just me???
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